The Singapore Free Press, 26 December 1961

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    19 1 Jj^OCA^JPERTHAT^ IS FIRST WITH ALL THE HEWS The SINGAPORE Free Press No. *****. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1961 15 CENTS
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    A TRAGEDY-FREE XMAS
    259 1 A TRAGEDY -FREE XMAS Gallops, weights, preview, photo finishes -P. 11, 12 Only one road death durina nAliHnif iiwiiviviy SINGAPORE, Tuesday. SINGAPORE had a tragedy-free Christinas. w There were no major incidents during the h. -i revels m which tens of thousands of ■eople took part. U the rain yesterday
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    WHAT THE CAMERA SAW AT BUKIT TIMAH
    121 1 THE camera patrol was introduced to Malayan racing at Bukit Timah on Sunday. The value of filming every phase of a race was obvious, writes SCRUTINEER. An official of the Singapore Turf Club said: "The camera patrol is not only valuable m cases
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    8,000-MILE DASH TO SPEND XMAS WITH PARENTS
    192 1  - 8,000-MILE DASH TO SPEND XMAS WITH PARENTS ARTHUR RICHARDS By SINGAPORE. Tues. A 17--year-old British student yesterday completed an 8,000-mile trip from London to Singapore to spend Christmas with his parents. He is Anthony Rowe of the YMCA Boys Form Training School, England. His parents. Sgt. and Mrs. C. L.
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    Home under fire
    27 1 \TSRSAILLES. Tues. A car load of gunmen fired at the home near here of the Soviet Ambassador, Mr- Sergei Vinogradov, police said last night..
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    Red constitution
    24 1 MOSCOW. Tues.— Mr. Khrushchev said yesterday a new Soviet constitution is being drafted to replace the one adopted under Stalin m 1936.
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    Shooting accident
    29 1 MADRID. Tues.— General Franco was m hospital here yesterday after injuring his. left hand m a gun accident while shooting wood pigeons on his estate near here.
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    Nasser visa clamp
    27 1 CAIRO. Tues. French people living m the United Arab Republic will not have their residence visas renewed, the newspaper Al AJchbar said here yesterday.
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    Warning No. 182
    31 1 HONG KONG. Tues. Communist China issued its 182 nd "serious warning" to the United States, charging that an American warship and a plane violated Chinese territory on Sunday.
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    94 mil. in Japan
    25 1 TOKYO, Tues. Japan's population was estimated at 94,280,000 persons as of Oct. 1, an increase of 870,000 m the last year-
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    Piggott not riding tomorrow: 'A pity I can't stay longer'
    306 1 By SCRUTINEER SINCAPORE Tuesday. LESTER PIGGOTT who thrilled more than 25,000 racegoers at Bukit Timah on Sunday when he won on Dreamboat and Huat Chyc, will not ride m tomorrow's races as he had intended to. He leaves for Australia
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    Galleon found
    18 1 BOGOTA, Tues. Divers working off Cartagena have found the sunken wreck of a 17th-century British galleon.
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    GIANT FESTIVAL TO MARK OPENING OF THEATRE
    102 1 GIANT FESTIVAL TO MARK OPENING OF THEATRE SINGAPORE, Mon. The Government Is to spend about $335,000 to organise a mammoth South-East Asian Cultural Festival to mark the official opening of the National Theatre early m 1963. Expenditure for the festival has been given Legislative Assembly approval. Of the amount budget-ted,
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    FIVE SHARE WORD PUZZLE $500
    223 1 CINOAPORE, Tues. Five Free Press readers share the $500 prize money m word puzzle "BZ". They are: Mr. Tan Cheng Chye of 67, Heeren Street, Malacca; Mrs. AX. Pereira of 62-C Zion Road, Singapore 10; Mrs. K. Chiam of 32-B, Jalan Kechil, Block A Singapore
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    Labour chief Kok moved to Ministry of Finance
    233 1 Labour chief Kok moved to Ministry of Finance CINGAPORE, Tues.— The Commissioner for Labour, Mr. Kok Ah Loy, has been transferred to the Ministry of Finance. Mr. Pang Tee Pow, Deputy Secretary m the Ministry of Home Affairs, succeeded him today. Mr. Lim Joo Hock, Permanent Secretary to the Ministry
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    Scrutineer gave you 4 Xmas winners
    75 1 Scrutineer gave you 4 Xmas winners RfST IT mom i SI *..«<•. rhe> n-ok i 1 1, i m iflci breakin SCP.ATCHIN TOMOMOW Rai Rut Shiran I: ona s Chcnpai Lad; lamfi i i: I I -I N 1 Cl 1. Div. 1 I r« do I'enl I Ba Bistro
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      21 1 PLAT SAFE DAH SIN OPTICAL HOUSE 325. North Bridge M., S'pore-7. Hmt Door OOEON Phone ***** Branch:— THE PENANG OPTICAL CO.,
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    GOVT. TO SET UP PORT OPERATIONS, INFORMATION SERVICE
    434 2 GOVT. TO SET UP PORT OPERATIONS, INFORMATION SERVICE By LIM TIONG WAH SINGAPORE, Tues. The Singapore Government will establish a port operations and information service next year. The service, which will begin on Jan. 1. will operate from three centres the Singapore radio VHF exchange which will be responsible for
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    GOOD BUSINESS SEEN FOR BRITAIN, U.S. IN NEW YEAR
    9 2 GOOD BUSINESS SEEN FOR BRITAIN, U.S. IN NEW YEAR
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    U.S. foreign aid
    35 2 WASHINGTON. Tues. The United States spent US$5.2 billion ($15.6 billion) on foreign aid during the 12 months that ended last June 30. the highest m seven years, the Commerce Department has reported.
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    Ships in port
    41 2 SHIPB lying alongside the Singapore wharves or eip«ctad today art: Soudan 35/36, Laos 1/2, Ava 21/22. Tanacra 10/11. Rebeverrtt (after Shoyo Maru> 6A. Bulimba (after Orestes^ I B '9. Adraatus (after Soudan) 35/36. n. nnachie (after Qutda* 33/34.
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    Spore Airport is set to handle big jets: Runway extended
    849 2 Spore Airport is set to handle big jets: Runway extended adsf asfdsfdsffddf T ONDON. Tues.— Many bu\a siness auguries for the New Year are exceptionally promising. It Is confidently expected to be a record business year m the United State* and as the US. is by far the biggest and
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    KING RECEIVES MALAYAN STUDENTS IN CALCUTTA
    150 2 CALCUTTA. Mon.— Malaya's paramount ruler, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, now here on a three-day visit to the City, yesterday visited after lunch the Polo Club m the Calcutta Race Course and witnessed Christmas polo matches held m connection with the centenary celebrations of the
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    Christmas-and peace hopes from all round the world
    519 2 Christmas-and peace hopes from all round the world LONDON, Tuesday. QUEEN ELIZABETH yesterday sent a Christmas message of "hope and encouragement," to those who "fight prejudice by example, who stick to standards and ideals m face of persecution." In her Christmas day message, broadcast and televised throughout the Commonwealth, the
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    FIGHTING IS STILL ON IN GOA, SAYS PORTUGAL
    120 2 FIGHTING IS STILL ON IN GOA, SAYS PORTUGAL T ISBON. Tues.— The PorIj tuguese Minister of State, Dr. Jose Correira de Oliveira, said m a communique yesterday that "Portugal still fights m India." The communique said that an Indian Government declaration that the Portuguese resistance beyond Dec. 31, would be
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    Terrorist bomb kills 41 at Novena gathering
    188 2 Terrorist bomb kills 41 at Novena gathering BUG A (Colombia), Tues. Terrorists exploded a homemade bomb m the midst of a crowd of Christmas worshippers on Sunday night killing 41 people and injuring 120. The explosion occurred near the headquarters of the palace battalion of the Colombian Army m this
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    Jack sees father
    45 2 WEST PALM BEACH, Tues. President Kennedy yesterday visited his father who had an emergency operation m hospital here on Saturday. It was the second m 12 hours and the White House spokesman said afterwards: "He seemed to respond well to the visit,"
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    Stronger navy
    31 2 CAIRO. Tues. New units at Alexandria have made the United Arab Republic's Navy the strongest striking power In the East Mediterranean, the evening newspaper Al Masaa stated here yesterday.
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    Gateshead exports are growing
    401 2  -  ALEXANDER THOMPSON by Gateshead, Tues. I HAVE just spent an hour with Mr. James Woodeson, 44, and one of the younger industrialists here on Tyneside. He Is head of the Clarke Chapman engineering concern whose 100 th birthday is coming up soon. I had expected him
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      326 2 H|a|aßßHH p^pp HMVV p a p. No )SS VISIBI F. II A DAV MOVEMENT II I r -!!TMFTALFRAVu N« «7-TAHLr CJX»CK X »-T>Al MO\TMLKT H^l V I CALENDAR CUT MtiAt F»>M> Hr I Always one step ahead m ttyling njaui, I FROM LEADING SINGAPORE DISTRIBUTORS I C K. TANG (S)
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    Cocabulary and text of Malay Lesson 23
    110 3 Cocabulary and text of Malay Lesson 23 xi of the language ;vith voeaAdcast over 7.30 to- U \KY :v per- emputan. j a leads cards; ddtan( par- o, mar- rima kad k d card- wedc?:"^ preI pvopo:eraeiu; I pei Muml I ant m, i k I\M VIXN ■ik.n.in la- menon-
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    MALACCA GOVT. HELPS TO SET UP WORK CENTRE
    246 3 MALACCA GOVT. HELPS TO SET UP WORK CENTRE By SEBASTIAN RASOO f«H g Cent re for tne old and unemployed is to be set up here with the help 2'^ State Government v-hich has given a $20,000 grant and a five-acre for the building. The centre will have accommodation for
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    Welfare man urges youths to check delinquency
    1051 3 Welfare man urges youths to check delinquency J^JORE than 1,000 adults m Singapore are committed yearly to prison for the first time m their life. Mr. Lee Beng Guan, assistant director. Department of Social Welfare, said this m a talk to students of the youth leadership course, organised by the
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    Welcome to Singapore
    111 3 Mr A. O. Dreyer, a business manager, and his wife flew m Horn Sydney. They are staying at Raffles Hotel until Thursday. Miss M I. Hulme. an Australian librarian, arrived here by air on Sunday from Bangkok. She is also staying at Raffles Hotel. Dr. A. Sedley.
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      102 3 A $500 CASH PRIZE EVERT WEEK! Must-be-won Word Puzzle competition entry form is m the back page •i*• •-k•ft*ft* ft ft ft* ft k *ft*ft*ft*ft -k •**it S /ar ■§1 J VAUXH ALL VICTOR Examine the NEW VICTOR carefully as soon as NrwVauxhall Victor is a car of outstanding fc
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      273 3 T^^k U-W J\ Luxurious Nylon Safin Vw\ V Tricot, Nylon Tricot ft I ,^&^iW ff Be w I jf j. f Ek^^^M v ill from tailored or I Also avoilable are new Hanky size y es, Bjkin j p ont j e$ Fantobulous little nothing oil with all-around a of
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      133 3 9 ODEON: Hell to Eternity 1.30. clas ses 4, 6.30. 9.30. AT CULTURAL CENTRE: ChilALH\MBRA: Women Gene- dren, 5.30 p.m.; beginners, 6.30 v lit a rah nm advanced, 7.30 pjn. rals (Mandarin) 1.15, 4, 6.45, pJ g E YLANG STRAITS CHI--9.30. NKS E METHODIST CHURCH: DIAMOND: Thaisollai That- Thanksgiving meeting
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    MARRIED MAN IN LOVE WITH ANOTHER'S WIFE
    1250 4 Dear Anne, ITT AM a married I man and am A madly m love with a married woman who has two children. At present we are both working m one of the local shipping companies but m different departments. Our friendship began with
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    Prizes for boys and girls
    71 4 POCKET MONEY prizes are offered for the colouring of this scene with paints crayons or chalks There are four orizes oftrred each of $5 (two lor boys and two for sirls) Post your effort to Aunty Wendy, c/o The Singapore Free Press. Times House River
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    LAST WEEK'S WINNERS
    61 4 rpHE winners ot last weeks colouring contest each of I whom will receive S5/- are: CHRISTIVA LEE (15), 2 Sclangor Flats. Spooncr Flats, Spoon cr Road Singapore 3. ELIZABETH DE SILVA (10>. 1011-F Janscn Road. Singapore 19. R. ASHOKA RAJ <13\ 1-C Silat Walk. Singapore 3. FRANCIS
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    RX Doctor says...
    321 4 BZI-2: If y0u.... a felt hat its appearance is affected, of NOT EVERY COUGH IS BRONCHITIS QI have never smoked, but I cough every morning when I awake, after which I have a raging hot throat. I get bad colds easily which are gone the next day.
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      466 4 Word Puzzle 'BZ 1 solutioi ISZ 1 BZ 2 BZ 3 JtsZr 4 BZ 5 THE prize m the Singa- course. cre;u>e his .ales Pit-:.:. pore Free Press $500 I** appearance is certainiv lor CHAR.\:. Word Puzzle "BZ" was affected if you CRUSH it. If BZ3-1: Wntn bu\ni- shared between
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    Papa wrote 25.000 words a month
    858 5 Papa wrote 25.000 words a month *M SATISFIED. SAID HEMINGWAY HEMINGWAYS letters were quite differenl from his published works. "I can mite a letter easily," he said, "but it is jmost always indiscreet, because I loosen up rtmpletely as I can. .r.y facility tn i n I slatted to up
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    MOSCOW TRANSLATOR: HIS LANGUAGE IS SO PURE IT LOOKS SIMPLE
    413 5 MOSCOW TRANSLATOR: HIS LANGUAGE IS SO PURE IT LOOKS SIMPLE for a thesis he'd written on Hemingway. "I couldn't get into Harvard College," Papa told the young man. "I never had enough credits to get into any college." From Oak Park be rode to Chicago to apply for a job
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      2 5 PART 2
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    TELLING THE PEOPLE New scope for small investor
    276 6 TELLING THE PEOPLE New scope for small investor IN the rush of our multi-million dollar industrialisation plans the State must not forget one man the small investor who, more often than not. will be a local man. His plans do not include the big steel mills, the giant oil refineries.
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    Progress at airport
    65 6 i\NLY finishing touches are required to complete the $2 million runway extension at Singapore Airport Then it will be ready for the jet airliners of the world. At present Jets carrying heavy loads are subject to restrictions. Soon probably m January these will be lifted. In the
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    A WIFEMUST BE A ALIRT
    325 6 A WIFEMUST BE A ALIRT says Madame JACQUES HEIM is something of a rarity among the fashion designers of Paris, Jacques is married. 'There is a snobbism among couturiers about staying single," says Jacques (president of France's fashion designers' association; Legion of Honour). "But I think a couturier should know
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    100 YEARS AGO
    84 6 The Free Press reported: "At various places on the West Coast of Sumatra and In the islands lying off it, repeated shocks of earthquake were felt during November. The shocks were so incessant on the Island of Nias that a belief pre- vailed amongst the population of
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    JUST FANCY THAT
    102 6 ALONG with dolls that kiss, dance and perform other feats, comes the talking doll this Christmas. It's "Chatterbox," a 24--inch platinum blonde that says such full sentences as "Do you like me?" "Let's go to the park" and "I like to ride on the carousel." Secret of
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    Man with a marriage formula
    984 6  - Man with a marriage formula Nancy Oliver By SUPER QUIZ CAN MtLr YUU PICK THE RIGHT LIFE PARTNER MARRIAGE is not a gamble. According to Leonard J. Schrader, happy marriage can be guaranteed. It is simply a question of finding Mr. Right. Right? Right, you can put down that sprig
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    Life is like that
    175 6 Life is like that T l^ «-mpi mfT on^ of hiv rl i brother v film sta >. *d td me to be if Nh 'w The |m a man Ua s >. "What ua, i f" nt U ln R a nurse, and h me to be ther"^ h
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      25 6 Wishing All Our Patrons and Friends MERRY CHRISTMAS A HAPPY NEW YEAR. LANKA Jewellers, 20, BATTERY RD., S'PORE-1. PHONE: ***** (THE HOUSE FOR CEYLON GEMS)
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      276 6 TODAY'S RADIO RADIO SINGAPORE best m music i 12.00 (midnight) Close down. Short Wave Service: 41 metres (7250 kc s. RADIO MALAYA (41.7 metres) Medium^ Wave Service: P.M. 1.15 Tiffin date; 1.30 476 metres> Time signal, news; 1.40 NewsA.M. 11.00 Programme talkf UN newsreel tiffin summary; 11.02 Continental pot- date;
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    SOMIA TO GET 6 WEDDING GOWNS FROM SINGAPORE
    242 7 SOMIA TO GET 6 WEDDING GOWNS FROM SINGAPORE I 9 *11 O Satm-silk ior^eheoi^saitis were ordered from Hon& Kon& jHK mk wedding gowns of Sonia Lai, the plrtfa^wfn^Sore I pri who to marry Clarence Vasey, a sailor, of Ashing Nor* Cumberland, are ready and will soon be flown to England
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    NEW CO-OP SHOP FOR PEOPLE OF SIX KAMPONGS
    99 7 SINGAPORE. Tues.— A co- operative shop society has been formed for some 5.000 people living m six kampongs m Sembawang. A spokesman for the Cooperative Division of the Ministry of National Development told The Free Press that the capital for the shop
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    Philippines expert urges more labour seminars
    272 7 Philippines expert urges more labour seminars SINGAPORE, Tues.— A Philippines labour relations expert has called for more labour seminars to be held between Asian countries to create closer labour ties m this region. This is the view of Mr. Cesareo De Leon, a conciliator of the Bureau of Labour Relations
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    Music course to be broadcast
    65 7 SINGAPORE. Tues. The Music Appreciation Course organised by the Adult Education Board will now be conducted over Radio Singapore m a series of special programmes. The course organiser told The Free Press that the Board had decided to undertake this because it thought it to
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    Met bride when he was in hospital with a broken leg
    75 7 Met bride when he was in hospital with a broken leg MM.APOKK. Tues. About ~M -vests attended the neddinq of Mr. S. R. \udu l financial clerk m m? t-nrr.il Hospital and ■m \-nrs Nj;. a staff :ur^ m the Kandan? v-xiu Hospital, at Jalan femur, otT Jalan BelangM lcpherson
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    TV: DUCLOS MEETS AUSTRALIAN EXPERT
    96 7 TV: DUCLOS MEETS AUSTRALIAN EXPERT SINGAPORE, Tues.— Mr. T. S. Duckmanton, assistant manager of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, held weekend discussions with Mr. John Duclos, Head of the Broadcasting Section, Ministry of Culture, on the installation of television here. He, will be meeting two ABC experts, Mr. K. Burke and
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    Road to be closed
    41 7 SINGAPORE, Tues. The City Council has announced that due to construction of Jalan Besar circus, part ol the Rochore Canal Road, between Rochore Road and $?wSy Road. wUI be closed for two weeks from 6 a.m. tomorrow.
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    Telecom imposters
    31 7 KUALA LUMPUR TJjcs.The Telecommunications Department has warned its JJbscribers to be on the look out for ixnposters m the ye Ptment's^^orms who ask for Christmas and New Year donations.
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    Ballet should be staged here more often, he says
    215 7 Ballet should be staged here more often, he says SINGAPORE, Tuesday. gALLET should be staged more often m Singapore, as it has proved to be "magnifieient". Mr. A. E. Shepherd, a committee member of the Rowcroft Theatre Club, said this m his talk on "Show Business" at the weekly luncheon
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    SEAMEN GIVE 3 CASES OF APPLES TO CLUB
    52 7 SEAMEN GIVE 3 CASES OF APPLES TO CLUB SINGAPORE, Tues.— Officers and crew of the New Zealand freighter Wairata have given three cases of apples to the Hans Andersen Club. On their latest trip here, they have also pooled together to buy toys to take back to spastic children m
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    Witnesses meet
    29 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The Kuala Lumpur congregation of the Jehovah's witnesses, a religious group, will attend the four-day national assembly of the group m Singapore from Thursday.
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    Monument fund
    15 7 KUALA LUMPUR, Tues. The National Monument Fund has now passed the $200,000 mark.
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    $2 MILLION CAR PARK: A. A. THANKS Dr. TOH
    157 7 SINGAPORE, Tuesday. THE Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Toh Chin Chye, has been complimented by the Automobile Association of Singapore for his swift action on the association's requests for a multi- 'storey car park. An editorial m the latest "Highway", official organ
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    U.S. ROMANCE SURPRISES GIRL'S FAMILY
    79 7 U.S. ROMANCE SURPRISES GIRL'S FAMILY SINGAPORE, Tues. A 29--year-old Indonesian woman, who went on a scholarship to study English Literature m America a year ago. returned to Bandung with a big surprise for her family she had married an American teacher five days before she left for home. She is
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    Many Malayans spent Christmas on the high seas
    125 7 Many Malayans spent Christmas on the high seas SINGAPORE, Tues.— Several M;,iyans, spent Christmas on the high seas for the first time. But of all the Malayans on board, two -pretty girls had four things m common; they had same Christian names; this was their first sea voyage, their first
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      400 7 tf ••in uAiin nißTUiiiv a combination of business and personal interests and see that IF IT 5 YOUR OInTHDAT... social events. your affairs art- taken care of VOt: have a tron,,n.ou S GEMINI jjgf 7' blems and thofce of others, you Aayppn (June 22-July 23): mmtkmmttk (Oct '4 \<w 2<>iare
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    TEEMAGE talk and TALENTIME
    212 8 12-YEAR OLDS FORM BAND SIX SELF-TAUGHT MUSICIANS WITH WILL TO SUCCEED QIX young ambitious boys have formed a musical group called "Youth's Own Band". The artistes are Sukhaimi Sumach, Dolah Sulaiman, Ahmad Abu Baker, Ibrahim Aziz, Taha Mohammed and Harith Hamzah, all 12 years old. They
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    800 see annual show at Chinese YMCA hall
    146 8 800 see annual show at Chinese YMCA hall TtfORE than 800 memlfl bers and friends jammed the Chinese V.M.C.A. auditorium m South Pier to wit- ness the second anI nual talentime comj petition of the association. A total of 34 participants divided m the vocal solo, instrumental and vocal group
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    'LOVE IS A MAN'S AFFAIR' It's so delightfully wolfish
    335 8 'LOVE IS A MAN'S AFFAIR' It's so delightfully wolfish FIRST of all. be quite sure that there isn't a woman who cannot be won, and make up your mind that you will win her. Only you must prepare tfre ground. This tug-the-heart-strings Introduction to Fred Kerner's "LOVE IS A MAN'S
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    Comeback by comedy-king Mr. Capra
    167 8 THE voice was harsh and A strong over the Transatlantic telephone and it seemed unlikely that it spoke for 64-year-old veteran movie director Frank Capra, winner of three Academy Awards ("It Happened One Night," "You Can't Take It With You." and "Mr. Deeds Goes to
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    Love entangled in wild land boom of 1885
    543 8 FREE PRESS BOOK CORNER THE ANGELIC CITY by Phyllis Gordon Demarest (Hutchinson, 18s.). THIS is a novel of Los Angeles, of the sleepy small town it was until the year 1885 when the land boom, bigger and wilder than any the world
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    'MIKE BROTHERS' MAKE THE GRADE AS A SINGING TEN
    148 8 IT was only three years ago Rowie and Michael Tan, d ing group. Today, known as the "Mil into the hearts of the peop Both these boys are For Hill Secondary School. They when they sang at the Discoveries.'* Since then
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    ORSON WELLES HIDING
    269 8 ORSON WELLES is m England, swathed m bulk and secrecy, to make preparations for his new film. The Trial. It is to be made m Paris, where it is said his wife, Paula Mori, may be the leading lady. At home In Rome, Mr. Welles continues to
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    'CRACKOS' QUARTET VERY POPULAR
    130 8 'CRACKOS' QUARTET VERY POPULAR A BAND that is already achieving a reputation among school musical circles is a quartet which brands itself as "The Crackos." The Crackos comprising lour secondary student* from Raffles Institution have stolen the limelight m many concerts, parties and talentime contests ii I which they have
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    Back with new ideas
    121 8 I MR. S. VARATHAN. 27, director of the Rational Dramatic Troupe of Singapore, has returned from a six-months' study tour of South India "with new Ideas m producing dramu.v'" During his stay m Madras, he .said he was i attached to seven dramatic groups including th«
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    Singapore Miss is 'so graceful, beautiful'
    232 9 JAPANESE DESIGNER BHHIWTWfWWWPfWI PRAISES OUR GIRLS |BQ^H|yJK^W4^[llVfl![llVl ONE of Japan's leading fashion designer, Akira Kuga, is full of praise for the grace, beauty and legs of local girls. Thirty-six-year old Mr. Kuga, who came to Singapore to display his creations at a recent Japanese
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    FASHION SENSE No. 361
    170 9 FASHION SENSE No. 36 1 jgpLfcW me most appropriate accessories for this sarong and I kebaya outfit fashioned by Patti's. In lime green checks on ;«h.i. Ins modern version of the Malayan national cSmc J: with slim lilting sarong which is piped with a darker shade of pen. -Six targe
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    Picnic kit for the family
    58 9 I'VE found the most compact picnic kit. that every family should get. Made of rattan, it is a three-compartment basket with handle, The main section is roomy enough for food, while on either side is space for bottles. A pocket m front is convenient for
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    'Witty' napkins
    23 9 CHEER up your party with paper napkins which are printed with witty remarks, appropriately Illustrated. They come m packets of 24.
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    Change your make-up to match a mood: Start with the eves
    292 9 Change your make-up to match a mood: Start with the eves IVJAKE-UP, women's V1 biggest beauty weapon, is often overlooked m the rush for a new hair-do and dress for the holiday season. We seem to be satisfied with the face we wear day m and day out, and forget
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    CONTEST NO. 34: 3 HOUSEWIVES WIN CASH PRIZES
    174 9 CONTEST NO. 34: 3 HOUSEWIVES WIN CASH PRIZES rpHREE housewives are the winners m our Fashion Sense contest No. 34. Their entries were among the 29 correct ones to be received for the contest. Mrs. P. Thaddeus of, 15 Frankel St.. Frankel Estate. Singapore wins the top prize of $20.
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      215 10 Jinian DELICIOUS CONFECTION KEEPS your mouth FRAGRANT FRESH oil doy long! HANDY PACK 20 cts. ECONOMY PACK 80 cts. CjCS Obtainable from all Pl*~f good Sundry Shops. Students Who Go Overseas You need OVERCOATS QUILTS SCARVES WOOL. LEN PULLOVERS CARDIGANS UNDERWEAR GLOVES JUMPERS— WINTER PYJAMAS. SALE NOW ON FOOKON DEPARTMENT
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      355 10 CHOPPING CENTRE brings you every Tuesday and Friday the good buys available m the shops. There seems to be no lack of good products and ideas m Singapore these days. Some of them you'll find here. "BI'LLA" WATCHES ARE sil- 1 perb Swiss watches of quality tn f the medium
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      513 10 iair. Available by post from the *>le agents. HAIYEN TRADING X>.» 8-B, Change Alley. TITHES "JINTAN" CONFECriON is delicious and pleasant ;o the taste. It keeps your nouth fragrantly fresh all day md is just the thing for hali:osis. On sale ar all good sundry shops. IDEAL GIFTS FOR New
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      592 10 and scooters with complete spares and accessories available. They are also importers of riders' goggles, safety helmets, leather Jackets and gloves of good quality ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES of many types which includes ceiling fans, kettles, electric irons, cookers, kniie sharpeners. "Pifco" hair dryer/ massager etc. are on sale at TAN CHENG
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      186 10 fungi and prevent foot rot. Available from dispensaries or the sole agents, MAYNARD CO., LTD. 11, Battery Road and 202, Orchard Road. HIMALAYA TEADING CO., 3. Selegie Road offers m their Seasonal Sale a wide range of Arrow briefs, Hickok belts, drill shorts, dungarees etc. available m various sizes, colours
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      282 10 v^ Made m U.S.A. (?M "KIPPE TOGS" 4gj» BABY WEAR (Mode m the U.S.A.) Ideal Baby Clothes Made From The Finest Wash-N-Wear Fabrics. NEW SHIPMENT JUST UNPACKED FOR YOUR SELECTION SOON JOO CO. (House of Children's Wear) 53, High St. S'pore-6. Telephone: ***** SPECIAL SEASONAL OFFER till 30th Dec. 1961
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    RACE FINISHES AT BUKIT TIMAH
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    THE TOP SOCCER TEAMS OF EUROPE MAKE IT A CLOSE BATTLE THIS YEAR
    640 11 117 HOSE year will it be m the European Cup? Never, since the Cup for European Club soccer champions was started six years ago, has the competition looked more open. The original entry of 29 for this
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    Foong Seong Cup: Malacca BA hope all will go well
    557 11 MALACCA SPORTSCHATTER BY S. O. RASOO ARGANISERS of the Foong Seong Cup, the Malacca Amateur Badminton Association, are hoping that the competition will not be marred by last minute walk-overs or withdrawals. For four days, December 27, 28, 30 and
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    DOPING: BOOKIES AND STEWARDS MEET
    129 11 T ONDON, Tues.— A private meeting to discuss the "nobbling" of racehorses was held here between the Stewards of the Jockey Club and National Hunt Committee, and representatives of the National Bookmakers and Associated Bodies Joint Protection Association. A statement issued afterwards said that a
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    League declines request to release Test stars
    232 11 LONDON, Tues. a tribute not only to the THE West Indies may be player, but to his club and without the services of the Central Lancashire four of their leading play- League m general." ers, at least for the last two Tests, m
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      29 11 idonesla sends *t invitations Toes.— The OrDnmtttee or the Saints has deinvitations kites! possible r.ber counAsJan Games 'ides South and Taiwan, ■:i are not re- Inci rit'sia. I mqtcicycles
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      163 11 ......V.^.- AHU SUKAN 1961 Mark your choice here OFFICIAL VOTING COUPON To- The Sports Editor, Singopore Fret Press. Times House, Singapore 9. AHLI SUKAN 1961 My choice is Si£n here Free Home Delivery [551 L We invite yon to become a regular reader of r V 9 yyjji the Singapore
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    Happy Melody is fit and ready to win main sprint
    1431 12 Happy Melody is fit and ready to win main sprint TODAY... SCRUTINEER NAMES TOMORROW'S WINNERS BUKIT TIMAH, Tuesday. HAPPY MELODY, with a reasonable weight of 9.0 to shoulder, gets his chance to return to the winning list tomorrow at Bukit Timah. He put up some gallant showings under welter weights
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    PAKISTAN PLAY SINGAPORE AT STADIUM TODAY
    301 12 PAKISTAN PLAY SINGAPORE AT STADIUM TODAY SINGAPORE. Tues. Pakistan, the world hockey champions, will play three matches m Singapore this week. Included m their touring team are 13 Olympic players. Mr. S Vouuiajah. honorary secretary of ;»;e Singapore Hockey Association, thai me tourists \\:11 meet a Singapore Selection today. Tomorrow
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    WEIGHTS FOR ALL RACES TOMORROW
    487 12 WEIGHTS for all Tumbalina 8.01 Ataml 8.06 eight races tomorrow, Gameborough ni 8.00 Eiffel Tower 8.06 second day of the rI i^niV 3—l M Jun le Orchid 8.06 Singapore Turf Clubs «^J »IV. 3-1 M^ Entertainer 111 8.04 St. Leger meeting, Fores f Duke II
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    Dreamboat top weight
    193 12 Weights for four permitted m the above Four Winds II 8.12 race Nakorn Nai 8.12 races on the Third r< r o un m Te<t fin r-t t nit' i »p supreme lesi o. n Day. Sunday, Dcccm- L DIV 1 ""V l n Yes Dear 8.10
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    FROST AND ICE HIT SPORT IN ENGLAND
    199 12 FROST AND ICE HIT SPORT IN ENGLAND T ONDON, Tues.— Frostbound Li grounds, and icy conditions generally, caused Rugby League and Union games to be postponed. Seven of the eight race meetings due to take place today have already been called off also because of the hard ground. Among those
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    HOSPITAL GET CLOSE ENTRY TO THE S-FINAL
    213 12 HOSPITAL GET CLOSE ENTRY TO THE S-FINAL CINGAPORE. Tues. General Hospital scored a narrow 3-2 victory over Telecom "A" in the quarter finals of the Singapore Civil Service Association inter-de-partment table tennis championship. General Hospital will now meet P.W.D. "A" in the semi-finals to be played on Wednesday. In the
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    FAST GALLOP BY DENTENTURIUS ON HEAVY TRACK
    163 12 FAST GALLOP BY DENTENTURIUS ON HEAVY TRACK By SCRUTINEER BUKIT TIMAH, Tues.— Persian Hero showed brilliant form on the heavy track this morning. With a riding boy astride the grey was on the bit when reeling off 3f m 39 4/5. The fastest gallop of the day was provided by
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    EMERSON MEETS PIETRANGELI IN FIRST MATCH
    139 12 EMERSON MEETS PIETRANGELI IN FIRST MATCH -if ELBOURNE, Tues. The lfl 50th challenge round of the Davis Cup will open today with Roy Emerson of Australia meeting Nicola. Pietrangeli m the opening singles match. In the second singles match Wimbledon champion Rod Layer of Australia will play Orlando Sirola of
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    Irish football
    37 12 Results of six Irish league footbali matchfcs played yesterday were: Portadown 2 Cliftonville 1, Glentoran 3 Distillery 0, Crusaders 1 Glenavon 3, Coleralne 4 Derry 2 fc Baugor 0 Ballymena 4, Lindfield 3 Ards 2.
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    CALDERWOOD ASKS FOR RETURN
    214 12 rpOMMY GILMOUR, Chic A Calderwood's manager, left the U.S. for home claiming that the British light heavyweight champion would have beaten Henry Hank if their fight had been m Glasgow. Calderwood lost a unanimous ten-round decision to Hank m the US. Referee John Weber scored 49
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